Rita Ora

Rita Ora is a singer-songwriter and actress who grew up in West London. Her biggest hits in the UK have been 'Hot Right Now' with DJ Fresh and 'R.I.P'.

Born in Kosovo, Rita moved to the UK in the same year as her birth. She began singing at a young age and nurtured her talents at Sylvia Young Theatre School.

She auditioned for the BBC's Eurovision:Your Country Needs You in 2009 but pulled out of the contest due to not feeling ready. This move worked in her favour.

She began singing in bars in London and was one day spotted by Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation. A few days after she flew out to New York and met Jay-Z himself. He signed her to his label and also featured her in an advertising campaign for Skullcandy headphones.

Occupation:

Singer-songwriter

Nationality:

British

Born:

November 26, 1990 (22)

Jun 17, 06:27
Rita Ora becomes face of Madonna clothing line Material Girl
Jun 13, 15:23
Blog: Emma Watson, Jessie J, Taylor Swift: Best & Worst dressed stars of the week
Jun 13, 11:14
Cara Delevingne dirty-dances with Rita Ora at DKNY Artworks launch
Jun 10, 10:43
Nina Nesbitt announced as VEVO's new LIFT artist
Jun 09, 00:59
Britney Spears in behind-the-scenes 'Ooh La La' music video still
Jun 05, 11:27
Jessie J, Rita Ora, Kylie: Best, worst dressed at 2013 Glamour Awards
Jun 05, 05:19
Victoria Beckham, Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora win at 'Glamour' Awards
Jun 04, 13:40
Iggy Azalea confirms Rita Ora collaboration: 'I needed a big voice'
Jun 02, 19:35
Beyoncé draws criticism for Chime for Change concert outfit
Jun 02, 05:35
Iggy Azalea a fan of 'Snog Marry Avoid?': 'It's very interesting TV'
Jun 01, 23:19
Rita Ora, Jessie J, Beyoncé at 'Sound of Change' concert - pictures
Jun 01, 20:52
Celebrity pictures: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kelly Brook, Loveable Rogues
May 30, 18:05
Nick Grimshaw: 'Take That, One Direction shouldn't do Glastonbury'
May 29, 17:10
Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez's 'Sound of Change Live' gig to air on NBC
May 29, 09:55
Jessie J to perform new music at Isle of MTV gig
May 26, 15:35
Rita Ora flown to Radio 1 Big Weekend on Calvin Harris private jet
May 25, 21:41
Celebrity pictures: 'TOWIE', Mariah Carey, Rita Ora
May 25, 18:29
Rita Ora: 'I'm in love with Calvin Harris'
May 25, 15:32
Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal perform 'Going Crazy' at Big Weekend
May 24, 18:54
AlunaGeorge, Angel Haze forced to pull out of Radio 1's Big Weekend
May 24, 13:03
Today's Celebrity Pictures: Robert Pattinson, David Beckham, Rita Ora
May 22, 15:38
Beyoncé, J Lo, Florence London concert for BBC One
May 22, 14:35
Rita Ora unveils dyed blue hair in new Instagram pictures
May 21, 10:21
Madonna to host Beyoncé The Sound of Change gig in London
May 20, 10:44
Rita Ora, Calvin Harris to duet at V Festival?
May 17, 15:32
Rita Ora & Calvin Harris, Kim Kardashian: Today's Celebrity Pictures
May 16, 18:15
Cara Delevingne joins Rita Ora in new 'Facemelt' video - watch
May 16, 08:56
Rita Ora to become face of Madonna's clothing range Material Girl?
May 15, 14:46
Cara Delevingne gets naked, embraces nude woman in new advert - video
May 15, 10:13
Glastonbury 2013 announces EE as tech and comms partner
May 14, 18:40
Kristen Stewart, Angelina Jolie: 20 best and worst dressed at Cannes
May 14, 13:51
Today's Celebrity Pictures: Emma Watson, 'MiC' stars, Rita Ora
May 14, 09:03
Calvin Harris, Rita Ora 'spotted kissing' at Daft Punk album party
May 10, 13:52
Today's Celebrity Pictures: Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Aniston
May 08, 11:53
Cara Delevingne, Sienna Miller kiss at Met Ball - picture
May 08, 09:12
Rita Ora dating Calvin Harris?
May 07, 13:14
Blog: Emma Watson, Kristen Stewart, Beyoncé: Met Ball's Best & Worst dressed
May 06, 10:18
Rita Ora, Bruno Mars, Calvin Harris to play Radio 1 Big Weekend
May 05, 02:05
Rita Ora in new 'Fast & Furious 6' clip - watch
May 04, 16:13
Rita Ora: 'I want to launch my own fashion line'